Monday, June 28, 2010

A few months ago Big Sister E and Little Sister B were introduced to a new friend, one who has provided a great deal of entertainment, laughs and general merriment around our house: Puffy Duck. Both girls were more than eager to participate in a Pillow Pets review, because let's be honest, who wouldn't love a plush, comfortable, lovable pal to play with?

Available in over 25 different animals, including jungle animals, farm critters and sea creatures, My Pillow Pets has now introduced a new friend just in time for the 4th of July. Perfect for celebrating patriotism and America while still including the great features of My Pillow Pets that children love, it's time to meet Patriotic Pup.

Made of ultra-soft chenille, My Pillow Pets have an innovative strap across the bottom that allows them to be folded and closed to transform back and forth between being a plush stuffed animal and a snuggly pillow. Whether cuddled with at home during playtime or naptime or used as a traveling companion in the car or airplane, My Pillow Pets are a fun, machine washable friend for all ages.

Featuring America's red, white and blue, Patriotic Pup does more than just show off our stars and stripes (although I think the stars on the underside are really cute). To really honor those that are serving or have served our country, for every purchase of one of these special, limited edition My Pillow Pets, $5.00 of the cost will be donated to Scholarships for Military Children - a great organization that provides scholarships for the children of military personnel.

Supporting our country and troops while providing your child or grandchild with a cuddly buddy to sleep and play with? What a great July 4th combination! Unfortunately this giveaway won't end until after Independence Day, but that doesn't mean that you can't order a patriotic My Pillow Pets friend today. There are only 3,000 of the limited edition Patriotic Pup available (for $24.95 plus $6.95 shipping & handling), so head over to their website to reserve one before they're gone!

However, I know that one child will be happy to celebrate America all year long with their own lovable red, white and blue pal, because...

To enter to win:My Pillow Pets would like to know the name of a family member or friend who serves/served in the military that you are honoring this 4th of July OR what the 4th of July means to you and the freedoms and independence that we enjoy.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you tell me which of the original My Pillow Pets is your favorite.1 Extra Entry if you become a fan of My Pillow Pets on Facebook.1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and My Pillow Pets Gives. Please leave an address where it can be found.Giveaway will end on July 22nd at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to My Pillow Pets for providing a Patriotic Pup for one lucky giveaway winner. I have not yet received mine to review, however, I will be posting my thoughts on it once it arrives. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

I have had many members of my family serve in the Military, my grandfathers, uncles, cousins, brother-in-law and daddy.The 4th of July means freedom and because of everyone how served or sevrves in the military we owe our freedom for I am truly THANKFUL!!! from the bottom of heart.heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com

My brother Lamar, is a marine. Just returned home Memorial Day weekend from his 3rd tour overseas (1st tour to Afghanistan). Left behind his wife, 3 year old, and brand-new baby for his 9 months overseas! We are SO proud of him and SO happy he's home safe!!

For three years, my dearest and oldest friend's son served three years overseas and we prayed together for his safe return and thankful, he did return safe and is now back home with his mom. His name is AJ Douglas

I follow you on Twitter as 2Cats2See and I tweeted the following: WIN an adorable Patriotic My Pillow Pet to celebrate America's red, white and blue! @thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/cBxG5D #win #giveaway